Mumbai, May 13: Sheffield United eased past Bristol City 3-0 to qualify for the final of the Championship playoff against Sunderland or Coventry City. Kieffer Moore's headed goal four minutes before halftime and another from Gus Hamer after the break killed the game off. A simple finish from Callum O'Hare late on confirmed Sheffield's dominance in what was a 6-0 aggregate triumph after their 3-0 win at Ashton Gate last week. Manchester United 0–2 West Ham Premier League 2024–25: Hammers Move Past Red Devils With Win at Old Trafford (Watch Goal Video Highlights).
Sheffield will face the winner of Tuesday's second semifinal between Sunderland against Coventry to see who returns to the Premier League. The Black Cats are favorites to meet Sheffield in the final at Wembley on May 25 after winning the first leg 2-1 in Coventry last Friday.
Sheffield was relegated from the top tier 12 months ago. Sunderland was last in the Premier League in 2017, while Coventry has been absent from the top division since 2001. Tottenham Hotspur 0–2 Crystal Palace Premier League 2024–25: Spurs’ EPL Woes Continue With Home Loss Against Eagles (Watch Goal Video Highlights).
A return to the top tier ensures promoted clubs an estimated revenue uplift of around $180 million in projected matchday, broadcast and commercial revenue — and much more if they survive the first season back. The playoff winner will join Leeds aTower in Bhopal Displays 2 Different Time Zones From Different Angles, Netizens React to Viral Video